Gov. Patrick Morrisey took another step for the “Mountaineer Mile,” the fitness program that he has been promoting.  While making an appearance Wednesday at Little Beaver State Park in Raleigh County, the governor announced the designation of “Mountaineer Mile Trails” in state parks across West Virginia.  West Virginia ranks near the highest percentage of adults in terms of obesity and diagnosed cases of diabetes.  To encourage people to get more active, the governor said his administration would designate a Mountaineer Mile trail in each of West Virginia’s state parks, 32 in all.

On April 15, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served two bench warrants for John Larrick. These warrants were issued after Larrick failed to appear for two citations for driving on a suspended license. The original incidents occurred following a motor vehicle accident, during which it was determined that Larrick's driving privileges were suspended. The second incident occurred approximately one hour later when Mr. Larrick was again observed operating a motor vehicle. Name: John C. Larrick, 42 years of age, Cumberland resident. Charges: (2) Bench warrants for Failure to appear. Larrick was transported to the Allegany County Detention Center. On April…

In portions of Maryland, black bears are awake and exploring the areas around them, searching for food. Homeowners who leave food sources out in the open – like birdseed, dog food, even trash – may unintentionally draw bears to residential areas. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources encourages residents who live near bear habitats to remove backyard bird feeders from April through November, lock garbage in a bear-proof trash bin or store trash in a garage or shed, store pet food inside and keep cooking grills clean of food residue.

West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack says he is pleased the State legislature and the Governor passed bills that will fully fund the Hope Scholarship program for students in the Mountain State.  The scholarship gives parent option to their student’s education, allowing choices including private schooling, home schooling and microschools.  Pack says the program helps the state to lead in education innovation…     “The program we funded for the 25-26 school year with one hundred million dollars – that will cover about 19,000 students which is about double the size of the number of students we had the year…

Allegany College of Maryland is having its second "ALLegany Gives" event today. College alumni and community members can donate to ACM through select Impact Funds or to the area of their choice. Throughout the day, matches and challenges will help to boost donations.  More information is at www.allegany.edu/alleganygives 

Cumberland Covenant House will be holding an anniversary open house Thursday.  Covenant House is an adult medical day service center offering various services like disability services, chronic illness treatment, mental health services, and transportation.  Jessica Peer of Covenant House said the open house Thursday will run from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.  Covenant House is located on Bedford Road below the Balcony.

The following students from Cash Valley Elementary School are Academic Achievers for the third marking period of the 2024-2025 school year: 3RD GRADE Matteo Gartrell, Samuel Ake, Maximus Graham, Alexander Graham, Olivia Crites, Ollionna Gary, Brooks Stevenson, Elijah Carrington, Ava Crites, Taylin Skidmore, Avery Thompson, Charlie Warnick, Landon Wilson, Levi Zook, Vivianna Bell, Leila Shilling, Emily Franco Olaya, Alan Flores Nolasco, Witten Troutman, Elijah Davis, Justyce Brown 4TH GRADE Abigale Arnold, Aleem Bailey, Kali D'Atri, Hannah Davis, Oliver Gary, Ava Ricker, Madison Shoemaker-Stevens, John Stottlemyer, Isla Cunningham, River Evans, Paisley Harmon Kyle Hewlin, Axel Kinnie, Noah Lutz, Colton Sheaffer, Madisyn…

The following students from Mount Savage Elementary School made the Honor Roll for the third marking period of the 2024-2025 school year: Kindergarten Everly Brailer, Reagan Crislip, Myla DeLozier, Liam King, Gunner Scott, Lane Stahlman, Nora Teter, Ivory Wilson, Aria Pensyl, Hallie Frankenberry, Blayke Durst, Bryer Pike, Atticus Vega, Easton O'Neal, Amelia Porter, Kamden Baugher, Grayson Devore 1st Grade Blake Broadwater, Tyra Brown, Mollie Crabtree, Josie Datri, Parker Douty, Ardelia Lehr, Madison Short, Naomi Swanger, Isabella White, Aaliyah Claggett, Natalyn Beeman, Kai Crawford, Lila Hawkins, Grayson Jones, Aria Koontz, Ramsey Fletcher, Zoie Titchnell, Logan Willison, Brandon Rodriguez, Kynslee Sines 2nd…

The following students from Bel Air Elementary School made the Honor Roll for the third marking period of the 2024-2025 school year: Kindergarten: Distinguished Honor Roll – All A’s: Nora Barber, Alayna Buentello, Temry Dicken, Easton Jones, Bexley Kerr, Collen May, Graham McGregor, Rowan Miller, Remi Montgomery, Hannah Morgan, Luke Munson, Yullyne Parsons, Noah Pheasant, Gracelynn Sinclair, Brantley VanMeter, Regan Waltz, Bowen Wilson, Cason Wiseman Honor Roll: Madilyn Baker, Teagan Ballou, Sage Bruce, Alessia Dudiak, Aubree Frost, Emma Garlitz, Railynn George, Lilly Jackson, Idalynn Moyer, Amelia Riggleman, Aleah VanSkiver, Taitum Welsh, Myla Wilson, Sebastian Rother Grade One: Distinguished Honor Roll…

The following students from Mount Savage Middle School made the Honor Roll for the third marking period of the 2024-2025 school year: 8th Grade All A Honor Roll Landyn Allen, Lola Allen, Brinnley Armstrong, Graysen Armstrong, Brilee Bennett, Myla Bernard, Abigail Blizzard, Analee Brode, Madalyn Bucy, Alyvia Crowe, Isaac Davis, Sawyer Elliott, Harper Farrell, Gavin Frost, Liam Fuller, Addison Galbraith, Julia Glass, Alyah Hutchens, Layla Kasecamp, Samantha Katz, Abbey Keiling, Olivia Kenny, Tanner Knieriem, Ryleigh Lewis, Max Linn, Weston McGann, Sarah Morton, Samuel Patterson, Wyatt Peterson, Alyson Rase, Addyson Rice, Ripken Roque, Harrison Rudddell, Ella Shockey, Myla Shockey, Dakotah Stevens,…